Every morning, millions of people start their day with a cup of fragrant black tea. This drink is so popular that it is second only to water. And this is no coincidence. The beneficial properties of black tea are not limited to the ability to invigorate and increase efficiency. Due to its composition, tea stimulates mental activity, has antibacterial properties, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, relieves stomach cramps, stops nausea, and strengthens the immune system.
Unlike many drugs, black tea is universal, as it suits literally everyone and does not have side effects. To enhance the therapeutic and prophylactic properties of black tea, various herbal supplements can be used, which also contribute to a change in the taste of this wonderful drink.

Recipes for brewing tea

Tea “Vitamin”
1 tablespoon of black tea leaves, 5 tablespoons of crushed rose hips, 1 tablespoon of chopped currant leaves. Pour boiling water over the teapot and pour the collection into it. Pour 1 liter of boiling water and leave for 20-30 minutes, wrapped well. Drink the drink hot. If desired, you can add honey or jam.

Tea “Forest”
1 tablespoon of black long leaf tea, one tablespoon of crushed dry or fresh leaves of blackberries, strawberries, black currants and 2 tablespoons of crushed rose hips. Brew 1 liter of boiling water, leave for 20-30 minutes.

Tea “Cheerfulness”
1 tablespoon of black long leaf tea leaves, one tablespoon of crushed dry fruits of raspberries and black currants, raspberry and currant leaves, oregano herbs. Brew 1 liter of boiling water.

“Field Tea”
1 tablespoon of black tea, St. John’s wort leaves, nettle, oregano herb one tablespoon each, a pinch of wormwood or tansy. Mix herbs with tea leaves and brew 1 liter of boiling water. Drink hot with honey added.

These recipes will help strengthen the immune system, increase efficiency, and a slice of lemon added to tea will help reduce drowsiness. You can also choose an individual recipe for yourself by mixing different ingredients. It is best to store such mixtures in tins or glass jars with tight-fitting lids to help preserve the aroma.
Useful and pleasant tea after the bath. One of the features of the recipe tea after the bath is to add a small amount of alcohol to it.

“Tea after the bath”
2 tablespoons of long leaf tea, 1 tablespoon of cherry liqueur, 3 teaspoons of oregano herb, honey or cherry jam to taste. Mix tea leaves with oregano herb, put in a teapot and pour 1 liter of boiling water. Infuse for 15-20 minutes over steam, add liquor and pour into cups.

Black tea contains antioxidants, the main properties of which are to protect the human body from pathogens and environmental pollution, as well as to eliminate carcinogens and block cancer cells. This is facilitated by a higher content of polyphenols, which have another useful quality: they reduce bad breath, which is caused by the waste products of various bacteria. In this regard, doctors recommend that smokers rinse their mouths with unsweetened black tea every day after meals.

Black tea strengthens the immune system and slows down the aging of the body. This feature of tea was noted in China during the Tang Dynasty. The tannin contained in tea leaves slows down the aging of the body as effectively and promotes an increase in the level of activity as vitamin E.

Studies by Indian scientists have shown that daily consumption of freshly brewed black tea prevents the development of cataracts. And washing the eyes with warm tea leaves and applying tampons soaked in tea relieves swelling and redness of the eyes. With pustular disease, barley is useful to wash the eyes with tea.

Tea is an excellent cosmetic product that is used in hair care.

To color hair and give dark hair a more saturated shade, brew 3 teaspoons of tea with a glass of water and then boil the tea leaves in a water bath for 15 minutes. Cool and apply to hair and hair roots. Spread the tea evenly through the hair with a comb and leave until the next hair wash.

In case of hair loss, it is useful to rub tea leaves into the hair roots daily for 10 days.

For greasy and easily soiled hair, rinse your hair with black tea infusion (for blond hair, it is better to use green tea infusion). For rinsing, brew 1 tablespoon of tea leaves with 500 ml of boiling water. Infuse for 30 minutes, cool, strain and Use to rinse your hair after every shampoo.

Black tea is a useful remedy for getting rid of dandruff on the scalp. In order to prepare a tea infusion for dandruff, you need to brew 1 teaspoon of black tea with half a glass of boiling water and boil in a water bath for 3-4 minutes. Cool the broth and add 1/4 cup vodka and 1/4 cup castor oil. Mix well. Apply the product to the scalp, hair roots and hair, evenly distributing with a comb. After the head should be wrapped in a towel and left for 3 hours. At the end of the procedure, rinse your hair with shampoo. The course of treatment is 2-3 times a week until complete elimination of dandruff.

It is known that black tea contains a large amount of tannins. This property of tea is used for loose bleeding gums, stomach cramps, intestinal colic, poisoning, diarrhea.

It is very difficult to imagine our life without tea gatherings. So let your health become stronger with every cup of tea you drink.